[Is that what she thinks? It wouldn't be right -- then she's already wiser than he is. Distantly, he smiles and he's glad that she can't see it.

Still, his voice is only gentle.]

Mary-chan... You're so strong.

You're not a monster - you're too sweet to ever be a monster. I promise I don't think any differently about you.

You'll always be my family. No matter what.